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Careers

 

Vandenberg Space Force Base is growing, and we want YOU to join our team to help build the future of the U.S. Space Force! We are actively seeking talented, driven civilian professionals to fill critical roles across the enterprise in fields such as Science & Engineering, Cyberspace & IT, Business Administration, and Operations & Mission Support. Your work here directly impacts national defense, range operations, and global space superiority.

 

Application Instructions & Requirements

All eligible applicants must follow these guidelines to ensure their application is processed efficiently:

Requirement Detail
Where to Apply Send resumes directly to: SLD30.Hiring.Opportunities@spaceforce.mil
Document Format Resumes must be submitted as a PDF file.
Length Limit

Resumes must be a 2-page maximum, otherwise resume will not be considered.

Please refer to the OPM Agency Guidance on the Two-Page Limit for more information.

Subject Line format

MUST include: [Position Title] — [Pay Plan] — [Occupational Series] — Vandenberg SFB

(Example: COMPUTER SCIENCE — NH-03 — 1550 — Vandenberg SFB).

Security Warning

🛑 DO NOT include 🛑 

  • Personally identifiable information (social security numbers, birth dates, medical history, etc.)
  • Photos or portraits

 

After emailing your resume, you will receive an automated reply containing a unique link to the VSFB Applicant Questionnaire. You must complete this questionnaire to finalize your submission. Your resume will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until this step is finished.

Official occupational series descriptions can be found here: OPM Occupational Series Directory.

 

Pay Band Structure

Official General Schedule (GS) pay band descriptions: OPM General Schedule Directory

Career Path Pay Band Equivalent GS Level Salary Range ($)
Business Management and Technical Management Professional (NH) I GS 1-4 30515 - 54640
II GS 5-11 47019 - 112053
III GS 12-13 103316 - 159716
IV GS 14-15 145180 - 195200
Technical Management Support (NJ) I GS 1-4 30515 - 54640
II GS 5-8 47019 - 83859
III GS 9-11 71244 - 112053
IV GS 12-13 103316 - 159716
Administrative Support (NK) I GS 1-4 30515 - 54640
II GS 5-7 47019 - 75722
III GS 8-10 64503 - 101988

*Note: Starting pay will vary with experience and applicable incentives.

 

Business Administration & Program Management

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
CONTRACT SPECIALIST NH-03 1102
MISC ADMIN AND PROGRAM NH-02 0301
MISC ADMIN AND PROGRAM NH-03 0301
PROGRAM ANALYST NH-03 0343
PROGRAM MGMT NH-03 0343
 

Cyberspace IT & Telecommunications

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NH-02 2210
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NH-03 2210
 

Medical Health & Human Readiness

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST NH-03 0101
SOCIAL SCIENCE (GRT MENTAL HEALTH) NH-03 0101
SOCIAL SCIENCE AID TECHNICIAN (DRUG DEMAND TECH) NJ-02 0102
 

Operations Safety Facilities & Technical Skills

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
FACILITY OPERATIONS SERVICES NH-03 1640
MACHINING WG-11 3414
SAFETY ENGINEERING NH-03 0803
 

Public Affairs & Legal

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST NH-02 0306
PHOTOGRAPHER NH-02 1060
 

Science & Engineering

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING NH-03 0861
COMPUTER SCIENCE NH-03 1550
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING NH-03 0855
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING NH-04 0855
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN NJ-03 0856
GENERAL ENGINEER NH-03 0801
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NH-03 0830

 

 

Refreshed 06/08/2026